The 12Kyle Podcast

In this conversation, 12Kyle and eclectik share their experiences and reflections on their 20s while living in Atlanta and Washington DC, respectively. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:06 - Moving to Virginia 12:17 - Navigating the DC Area 17:17 - Nightlife in DC 20:51 - Living in Virginia 27:26 - Dating and Relationships 31:14 - Attending Wedding...

In this podcast episode, 12Kyle reflects on the concept of success and how it evolves over time. He shares his own experiences and observations, discussing what success looked like for him at different stages of his life.  12Kyle emphasizes the importance of defining success for oneself and not letting society's standards dictate one's sense of achievement. He also highlights the role of relations...

In this episode, 12Kyle discusses the concept of doomscrolling, which refers to the excessive consumption of negative news and its adverse effects on mental health. He shares personal experiences of being consumed by COVID-related news during a trip to Los Angeles.  12Kyle emphasizes the need to be mindful of the information consumed on social media platforms and the impact of who we follow. He hi...

In this episode, 12Kyle plays a game called 'You Can Only Pick Five' where he has to choose five TV shows to watch for the rest of his life. He shares the list of 31 TV shows and discusses the ones that didn't make the cut. 12Kyle then reveals his top five TV shows. He provides personal insights and reasons for choosing each show. 12Kyle's choices are influenced by personal preferences, nostalgia,...

In this episode, 12Kyle discussed The Prime Effect... the coaching career of Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime. The episode explores his move from Jackson State University to the University of Colorado and the early success and national attention he received. However, the episode also highlights the challenges and criticisms faced by Coach Prime, including issues with the offensive line and...

In this bonus episode of the 12Kyle Podcast, the host poses the question of how many black movies the listeners have seen. He explains that he came across a meme listing 50 black movies and encourages the audience to tally up the ones they have seen. The host then goes through the list, marking down the movies he has seen and sharing his thoughts on each one. He concludes by asking the listeners t...

In this episode, 12Kyle takes a trip down memory lane and discusses various aspects of the past that were significant and memorable. From the era of purchasing music on the day it was released to the excitement of Halloween and the popularity of John Madden as a coach and broadcaster, 12Kyle highlights the experiences that shaped a generation. He also reminisces about the popularity of Shelltoe Ad...

In this episode, host 12Kyle introduces a new segment on The 12Kyle Podcast featuring interviews with HBCU alumni. The first guest is Steve Beatty, a South Carolina State University alum. Steve shares his reasons for choosing South Carolina State, including family tradition and the influence of Aggie Fest. He reflects on his academic performance and the importance of networking and communication s...

In this episode, 12Kyle and eclectik discuss the idea that our rappers from the golden era are better than the current generation. They analyze the factors contributing to the gap between the two generations, including talent level, experience, and the motivation behind making music. They also discuss the competition and creativity that existed in the golden era and compare it to the current state...

In this bonus episode of the 12Kyle Podcast, the host, 12Kyle, creates the ultimate Jay-Z album. The idea for this episode came from a challenge by a listener to put together the best of Jay-Z's songs into a 12-track album. 12Kyle shares his personal selection of songs and the sequence in which he would place them. He also discusses his criteria for choosing the songs and explains why he excluded...

In this episode, 12Kyle responds to the R&B beef initiated by his friend Baylor. He shares stories and plays R&B songs from the 80s that he believes surpass Baylor's playlist. 12Kyle showcases the vocal range and storytelling abilities of artists like El DeBarge, Shirley Murdoch, Marvin Gaye, Rick James, Jeffrey Osborne, and Larry Graham. He emphasizes the emotional impact and personal con...

**** BONUS EPISODE *** In this BONUS episode, 12Kyle breaks down which borough in New York City has produced the best MCs. He came across a post on Instagram that listed the boroughs and five MCs from each. After analyzing the list, 12Kyle ranks the boroughs based on the MCs selected. He ultimately determines that Queens has produced the best MCs, with Nas, Prodigy, Cool G Rap, LL Cool J, and 50 C...

In this episode, 12Kyle discusses the city of Atlanta's struggle to handle snowfall, particularly focusing on the infamous Snowmageddon event in 2014. He shares his personal experiences with snow in Atlanta and Minneapolis, highlighting the differences in preparedness and infrastructure. The episode also explores the impact of snow on traffic and the failures of leadership during snowstorms. 12Kyl...

In this episode, 12Kyle reminisces about the house parties he attended and hosted during his teenage years. He starts by reflecting on the excitement and freedom of attending middle school house parties, where teenagers could be themselves without the constraints of school. He then moves on to high school house parties, highlighting the fun and challenges of hosting pool parties. In college, 12Kyl...

In this episode, 12Kyle reflects on his life journey and shares his personal experiences. He starts by explaining the purpose of the episode as a reset for new listeners. He then takes the audience through his early life, growing up in Florence, South Carolina, and his love for football. He discusses his parents' divorce and the challenges he faced during middle school. He shares his experiences i...

In this bonus episode of the 12Kyle Podcast, 12Kyle shares the story of the time he got fired from a job. He starts by giving some backstory and reminiscing about a recent conversation with a friend who also got fired. He then recounts his experience working at Beneficial and later transitioning to ABC Mortgage. He talks about the training process and the expectations placed on him. Eventually, he...

In this episode, 12Kyle reflects on the 12 dope things he did in 2023. He highlights various experiences, including attending a podcast meetup in Houston, a Bulldog Roundup in Columbia, South Carolina, and a surprise birthday party for a friend. 12Kyle also shares personal milestones, such as celebrating 23 years of marriage and turning 51.  Throughout the episode, 12Kyle emphasizes the importance...

In this episode, 12Kyle discusses the concept of an 80s versus 90s rap lineup. He came across a post on Facebook that compared 80s and 90s rappers and asked who would be better lyrically in their prime. 12Kyle decided to do a breakdown of individual matchups and share his personal opinions on who would be better. The episode concludes with a discussion on the scoring and some debates around the ch...

n this episode, 12Kyle discusses the rise and fall of Bad Boy Records, a prominent hip-hop label founded by Puff Daddy (also known as Puff, Puff Daddy, and Diddy). He shares his personal experience with Bad Boy and highlights the label's early success with artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack. However, the tragic death of Biggie Smalls and internal conflicts within the label led to its...

From 25 cent wings...to partying in a club that USED to be a church...12Kyle shares comical stories about the best places for him to eat and party when he was in college at South Carolina State University. the best places to eat and party at college... AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/s-Ev98JmEbk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

Death Row Records once dominated and ran hip hop. And then, the empire crumbled. On this episode, Baylor & Dolemite stop by to talk about the rise and fall of the mighty record label. the rise and fall of Death Row Records... AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/wlPeKPohaxc Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

*** BONUS EPISODE *** She's been lying to you.  Do you want to know how?  On this episode, 12Kyle will share the subtle signs that will indicate if she's lying to you. Tap in! she's lying... AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/dMv7aTwJR0w Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

He's been cheating on you. Do you want to know how? On this episode, Britt stops by to discuss the signs that he's cheating. Tap in! he's cheating... AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/Re_hP4rlVF4 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we enter the post-Covid era, 12Kyle explains how/why things have shifted economically. Tap in! AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/-3EfsrOIrlA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On November 23, 1988 Eazy E released his debut studio album, Eazy Duz It. On this episode, 12Kyle & eclectik take a look back at this album. Eazy Duz It - 35 Years Later AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/Z2dfLZBqU8E Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy